How to remove PremiumReader (Virus Removal Guide)

PremiumReader (also known as PremiumReader virus, Premium Reader) is a potential unwanted program in the adware category of computer threats. This adware gains access to and gathers personal browsing data, which it uses to serve targeted advertisements on Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.

What is PremiumReader?

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• PremiumReader may bundle with third-party malware, malicious files, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), including UniDeals.
• Programs and browser attachments associated with PremiumReader can read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
• Programs and browser attachments associated with PremiumReader can read and change your browsing history.
• Programs and browser attachments associated with PremiumReader can manage your apps, extensions, and themes.
• Programs and browser attachments associated with PremiumReader can manage your downloads.

How does PremiumReader get on a computer?

The PremiumReader virus is usually downloads and installs without user knowledge alongside free downloadable content, such as freeware, shareware, torrents, and other items. In many cases users are given the opportunity to accept or decline a custom offer to install this program; However, the offer to decline the program from installing can be ignored or presented in a deceptive manner by the program. In most cases there is no offer or suggestion to install this program.

How to remove PremiumReader

• Step 1: Remove PremiumReader add-ons and extensions
• Step 2: Uninstall PremiumReader
• Step 3: Scan your computer for malware
• Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings
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Step 1: Remove PremiumReader add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon on the menu and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the PremiumReader extension and other suspicious extensions in the list. Remove unwanted browser extensions individually by clicking the trashcan icon next to each one.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the PremiumReader add-on and other suspicious add-ons and remove them if located.

Step 2: Uninstall PremiumReader

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. On Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program in the Programs section.

3. In the list of installed programs, search for PremiumReader and other unwanted programs. Once an unwanted program is located, double click the unwanted program or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button.

4. Restart your computer.

Step 3: Scan your computer for malware

1. Download and install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

2. Open the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

3. Click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan.

4. Once the malware scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button and reboot your computer.

Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings

1. Download and install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall unwanted programs using CCleaner, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for the program in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.